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EGYPT DECLARES PREMIER KILLED Cairo, Teb. 24 (U.R) While parliament was declaring war on Germany and Japan today, a young extremist shot and killed Premier Dr. Ahmed Maher Pasha. Maher had Just completed his address to an extraordinary ses sion of the chamber of deputies when he was shot down. He was on his way from the chamber to the senate. As he crossed the intervening lawn, a young man rose from hiding in . the garden and fired at him with a revolver. Four bullets struck Maher and one pierced his heart. He died instantly. The youth was caught and al most lynched. (The dispatch did not Identify the assailant as other than a "young extremist.") Dozens of witnesses saw the young assailant draw his re PLASTI-KOTE A Plastic coating for painting used for very purpose. Transparent and White that doesn't turn yallow. Beauti ful colors for floors and linoleum. A cellophane-Ilka finish that needs no waxing and is non-skid. Heat or alcohol leatas no marks. Silver-leaf and whit, wet and dry. 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British resiripnt minister in the Middle East, was shot and killed in front of his Cairo residence November 6 by tWO Palestine eunmen urhn have since been condemned to death. ESVDt's action In riWlarlnff war against Germany and Japan came snortly after a conference of Arab leaders in Cairo, and followed visits between Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain, President Roose velt of the United States and Young King Farouk of Egypt. The visits came during the re turn of the two Anglo-American statesmen from the Crimea con ference. Egypt's declaration came bare ly 24 hours after similar action by Turkey. Hollywood. Feb. 24 (U.R) Mrs. Mercedes Tucker filed suit for divorce today charging her nusband Joe with extreme cruel ty. He called her a witch. What's more, she said, he accused her o "delving in witchcraft, being a witch and having a clientele for that purpose." days a week. . . I -a id AV I isJsaiTf WV T - SOUTH CENTRAL PHONI IDENT PASSES IN SOUTH Relatives of C. H. Isaac, for mer Medford resident, were in formed last week of his death in Oceanside, Calif. Funeral serv ices are to be held this afternoon at four o'clock In Oceanside. Mr. Isaac was 52 yean of age. The deceased lived in Med ford for many years, being part owner of the Palmer Music House and later an employee ot the . California-Oregon Power company. Survivors are his wife, Alice Palmer Isaac; two sons, Burton, now at Wilmingham, N. C awaiting overseas assign ment; Stephen, serving with the army in England, a brother, Earl Isaac of Klamath Falls and sev eral sisters in California. Mrs. Isaac's parent. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Palmer, reside at 3 IS South Orange street. E AREA SET ABLAZE Washington, Feb. 24 (U.R) The largest ti.sk force of Super Fortresses ever to take off from India bases blasted the dock area of Singapore today with, "good results" and left black columns of smoke billowing 20,000 feet over the port, a 20th Air Force communique announced. Only weak fighter opposition was encountered during the raid One of the huge bombers was lost, the communique said Three enemy aircraft were dam aged. Singapore is the "main clear ing center for enemy war sup plies and equipment between the Japanese homeland and its troops in occupied territories,' the communique said. Extensive railroad facilities funnel into the dock area, URGES 'WILL FOR PEACE' Los Angeles, Feb. 24 (U.R) Dr. Clarence A. Dykstra, provost of the University of California 3930 at Lot Angeles, m his gradua tion address to the winter class of 1945 today called for freedom from war through a world or ganization and an educational program which will create the 'will to peace." AUTO HIT ON CROSSING SUFFERS HEAVY DAMAGE An automobile driven by Rex C. Gobi, 17, ot 725 Oak street, was struck by a Southern Pa cific switching engine and flat cars Saturday at the Jackson street crossing at 9:40 a. m., ac cording to local police who were called to the scene. Officer Dick Baize said the car was pushed 18 feet from the point of impact and badly dam aged. The driver, alone in the car,' was not injured Baize as' serted. The car is registered to Rosa Riggs. Rues will last lnneer if thov are turned about occasionally so mat wear will be mora wpniv distributed. Keep Your Red Gross At His Side o Jackson County's Red Cross Drive Begins March 1 Prepare NOW - To . Give Generouslyl E Hamilton Field, Calif., Feb. 24 0J.R) The "Angels of Bataan" flew back to heaven today. Four giant planes of the air transport command brought 68 army nurses home from the three-year agony of Bataan, Cor regldor and Santo Tomas to the comparative luxury and abund ance of war-rationed America. They were returned to the American mainland just three weeks after their liberation in Manila. On the last leg of the 7,500 mile flight from Leyte, the big "Skymasters" soared through perfect weather and excitement grew as they neared the main' land. Die Mall Tribune Want Ada. This message published In cooperation with the Jack son County Chapter, Amer ican Red Cross, by the bik ers of ... , TO FORM POLICY Portland, Ore., Feb. 24 (U.R) M. J. Muckey, Industry mem ber of the 12th regional war labor board, today explained to members of the Oregon Employ ers' association the position ot the industry section of the WLB. Muckey declared: "Industry members have never known a set policy, while labor members have had only one policy raise all wages. Public members hold a caucus to decide their policies. but industry members never know which way to turn." Muckey said today's meeting was held to acquaint Oregon employers with conditions un der which their representatives operate on the regional WLB. Use Mall Tribune Wai.t Ada. 7 RED Dollars Will Provide- S4 S5 $6 S10 S15 S20 S25 S75 S100 S240 S500 S1050 ff72 ft.... If - Ul I Snn I r- r-177 V BEE AH) and CAESEO Sunday, Feb. 18. 1141 MEDFORD MAIL TRUUlfE THRE8 LOVETT NAMED Fresno, Calif., Feb. 24 (U.R) E. R. 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